my office for the day
My Office for the Day is a blog dedicated to sharing the art making process through my projects, murals, and community partnerships. While it’s mostly free, I also offer paid subscriptions that support my creative journey. Learn more here: In the Studio.
Visit Seattle - Seattle Bookmarked | Banned Edition | Lawn Boy
In Seattle Bookmarked: Banned Edition, I read an excerpt from Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison. This series highlights books by Seattle authors that have been challenged, banned, or censored in the U.S.
🎨 Playing with Intensity: The Art of Hyper-Color
Exploring my world of color: sharing insights on the transformative power of hyper-color in my mural work.
Pray for Me Zine Release
Jump into my 20+ year journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration through my 12-page zine. Get lost in the themes of identity, spirituality, and societal reflection woven into my figurative art, all set to a playlist that's the heartbeat of this experience. From the stories behind the drawings to the beats that inspired them, it's all here, laid bare for you to vibe with.
Adopt a Street Stencil Project with Seattle Public Utilities
Let’s talk public art, stencils, and Seattle’s Adopt a Street program and how Seattle help’s small businesses beautiful their buildings.
Spotting Email Scams: How to Recognize the Overpayment Art Scam
Don't Get Cheque-Mated: Outsmarting Overpayment Scams, One Email at a Time!
The Art of Spray Paint: Breaking Down Stereotypes and Embracing Creativity
I delve into the creative renaissance sparked by the discovery of spray paint's boundless potential among the younger generation. From the birth of graffiti to how we use to today and why I personally use choose to use this tool.
Getting Started with Spray Paint: My Recommended Products List
Every artist's journey is a tale waiting to be told, and mine begins with an passion for creating on a grand canvas. Join me as I recount my first spray paint mural and discover the essentials you'll need to embark on your own artistic adventure.
Elysian Dust Fest Live Painting
Live painting, summer nights, and a cosmic sheep! Check out how I brought Odd Water's quirky new theme to life at one of Seattle’s coolest brewery events. Read the full story!
5 Reasons Why Murals Are Perfect for Small Businesses
Transforming a small businesses into a work of art - how murals can enhance your business in more ways than one with case study examples. 🎨✨
Glow Up: Learn the Power of Neon Spray Paint with 179
Neon colors are one of the most iconic way I add movement and intensity to my paintings. I love the way they accentuate shapes and give depth to the colors around them. Learn how I utilize them in my work!
Sticking to the Basics: The Difference between Painters & Masking Tape
I live for the satisfying moments of peeling back tape like in the video below of my Orca Vibes Mural to reveal a crisp line, but which tape is best?
DOUBLEXPOSURE: Making Art, Making Change
Listen to the latest episode of doubleXposure featuring Jake Prendez, Randy Engstrom, and I as we talk cultural spaces, arts, and our artistic lenses. #doubleXposure #onesevennine #SeattleArtist
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